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The Study for Technical Analysis on the Development Potential of Multi-Zone Oil, Gas in Crossfield, Canada

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  • Bryan Sangho Moon

    (MKS Investments Ltd., Calgary, AB T2G 0H5, Canada)

  • Wangdo Lee

    (Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources (KIGAM), Pohang 37559, Korea)

  • Youngsoo Lee

    (Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea)

Abstract

Crossfield is located in the province of Alberta in Canada and is one of the most well-known reservoirs of hydrocarbons. Since the 1950s, there has been continuous exploitation of more than 10 formations such as Cardium, Viking, Ellerslie, Elkton, Shunda, and Wabamun. Because of its location near the Foothills, the southwestern part of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, the Crossfield area has a complex geology and relatively deeper reservoirs, therefore requiring an in-depth examination of each formation. In this study, geological, technical, and economic analyses were performed on each formation within the 10 sections of the study lands in the Crossfield area. As the result of the study, there was potential for drilling 48 horizontal wells in the Cardium A zone and the Viking formation. In addition, it turned out to be economically feasible even at the WTI price of 60 dollars per barrel considering Alberta’s Royalty Framework, which is determined by the production rate and the price of oil, and the Horizontal Oil New Well Royalty Rate feature. A further study is required to investigate the exploitation potential of the Cardium B zone, the Ellerslie, and the Elkton formations in this area.

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  • Bryan Sangho Moon & Wangdo Lee & Youngsoo Lee, 2022. "The Study for Technical Analysis on the Development Potential of Multi-Zone Oil, Gas in Crossfield, Canada," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(18), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:18:p:6860-:d:919311
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